Dale Bahn

As the Vice President of Operations – Data Center Services, Dale plays a critical role in advancing the strategic growth of Smith’s data center services and strengthening our operational capabilities to support our customers’ needs.

Dale brings more than four decades of experience and knowledge of servers, networking equipment, components, and operational processes to the team. He joined ServerMonkey, Smith’s sister company specializing in refurbished servers and networking equipment, as its Operations Manager in 2014 before becoming Smith’s Global ITAD Operations Manager in 2020. He was named to the position of Director of Global Data Center Services in 2023 before taking on his current role in 2026.

Smith’s data center services program has seen rapid growth in recent years to support the growing demand for artificial intelligence and large-scale data processing. Throughout this expansion, Dale has been instrumental in establishing our operational processes, developing key service offerings, and expanding our suite of tailored data center solutions.

“Smith’s team of experts has created a wealth of opportunity for custom and creative data center programs,” said Dale. “Their dedication and ingenuity help us deliver innovative, automated solutions that create measurable value for our customers.”

In his spare time, Dale enjoys cooking and participating in BBQ competitions. His award-winning chicken recipe is consistently a fan favorite.